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Part of the Gay Chicago Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Chicago Eagle
Chicago Eagle, Chicago, IllinoisBUNKER — the official Chicago Fetish Weekend victory party — celebrates the newly crowned Midwest Rubber and Midwest Leather titleholders at the Chicago Eagle, with hosts Princess, Gogo’s Nova, Ash Static, and Rex Lawrence and DJs Glansen and Elemental.
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Fri, Aug 21
6:30 PM - 9 PM
Montrose Beach, Chicago
LGBTQ+ beach volleyball league Friday evenings at Montrose Beach, Chicago, through Aug 21.
Fri, Aug 21
7 PM - 10 PM
2Bears Tavern Uptown, Chicago
Weekly drag trivia game show hosted by Tia Pet at 2Bears Tavern Uptown. Compete for prizes, enjoy performances, and connect with the queer community every Friday.
Weekly
Fri, Aug 21
7 PM - 11 PM
Charlie's, Chicago
Weekly B2B DJ night every Friday at Charlie's, Chicago's queer country bar. Guest DJs spin live—dance, connect, and celebrate with the community.
WeeklyFri, Aug 21
7:30 PM - 9 PM
Steppenwolf 1700 Theater, Chicago
One-trans-woman dark comedy CRACKS at Steppenwolf's LookOut 1700 Theater, Chicago, Aug 21.
Fri, Aug 21
8 PM - 11 PM
Nobody's Darling, Chicago
DJ Gloria spins Latin Fusion on the third Friday of the month at Nobody's Darling in Andersonville, 8pm to 11pm.
Monthly
Fri, Aug 21
8 PM - 2 AM
Cell Block, Chicago
Let people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.
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